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Leonardo Storck Wins Roland Garros Junior Series, Secures French Open Junior Berth

The 17-year-old will next represent Brazil at the South American Youth Games in Panama.

Overview

  • Storck rallied past top seed Juan Bolivar 2–6, 6–2, 6–4 in the São Paulo final to claim the boys’ title.
  • The Roland Garros Junior Series grants its champion direct entry into the junior main draw at the French Open in Paris.
  • The Brazilian reached the final after defeating Ignacio De Armas 6–2, 6–1 in the semifinal.
  • He said nerves hit early in the final but a packed crowd lifted his play as he turned the match around.
  • The Cuiabá native trains with Rio Tennis Academy, previously won the Australian Open Juniors South America Series, and already played the Australian Open juniors this year.